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The Four Buying Influences to Identify in Manufacturing Sales

Miller Heiman Group

In the past, manufacturing sellers could succeed by working with one or two decision-makers, developing friendships with handshake deals were agreed upon at the ballgame, on the golf course or during extravagant dinners. Yet many manufacturers struggle to coach their sellers on how to identify these buying influences.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Finance and accounting module. The Finance and accounting module helps businesses understand the current financial status and the future outlook. The Sourcing and procurement module. This module helps with procuring the materials and services businesses Need to manufacture their goods, or the items they want to resell.

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Value chain analysis how-to: Definition, examples, and guide

Zendesk

Primary activities focus on the manufacturing of goods and services, while secondary activities back up primary activities. Secondary activities include: Infrastructure: any administrative, finance, management, planning, or legal operations needed to support primary activities. Image courtesy www.edrawsoft.com.

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Selling to the C-Suite: Strategies for Reaching Executive Decision Makers

Brooks Group

Have experts on your team who can speak to different functional areas like finance, operations, marketing, etc. Senior decision maker titles also vary by industry. Bring cross-functional expertise. C-level leaders care about solutions that deliver enterprise-wide benefits. Follow up and persist.

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ERP and CRM: Differences and Benefits

Apptivo

It contains functionalities for different business processes such as finance, HR, inventory management and distribution. For instance, for the manufacturing industry, ERPs help with material procurement. With ERP, these processes can be integrated, operations can be streamlined, and information centralized.

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What is value creation in sales?

Mercuri International

Frictionless procurement processes. SSBAB’s fossil-free steel is not materially better than conventional steel but supplying a green alternative makes them a more credible partner in the transition being made by many vehicle manufacturers. Is it your delivery that gets them noticed internally and maybe even promoted?

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Find the right CRM Strategy for your Industry

Insightly

Customer Engagement and Communication: Effective communication is essential in the solar industry, where customers often have questions about solar installations, financing options, and maintenance. In the finance sector, trust, personalized service, and efficient operations are paramount.

CRM 52